Experience Ybor City

Ybor City offers a fresh mix of things to do. Classic brick streets and historic facades blend into a distinct culture that enlivens your environment. Sidewalk cafés and retail boutiques line the area’s walkable avenues, and signature iron streetlamps complement authentic electric streetcars. With luxury hotels, live cigar rollers, social clubs, residences and worldly cuisines, Ybor City is truly flavored to suit any taste.

Ybor City is a refreshing blend of interests—a mecca of historic architecture, entertainment, shopping, business and the arts. Since 1885, Ybor City has stood for originality and cultural heritage. Today, its novel characteristics continue to set it apart. Known as Tampa’s National Historic Landmark District, Ybor City is an exciting place to live, work, play and visit. It’s spicy and classic. It’s fresh and seasoned. It’s original and cool. Business owners, residents and visitors agree, Ybor City’s eclectic mix of options boasts a special to suit every style.

Visitors and locals alike enjoy Ybor City for all that it has to offer. When it comes to food, the options are endless. From Greek to Cuban, French to Italian, Ybor City restaurants offer an eclectic variety of cultural cuisine. The historic social Clubs and Ybor City museum feature a taste of the historic district’s past, present and future. From the first settlers to current day social events, these venues and sites are rich in culture, character and entertainment.

Shopping in Ybor City is an adventure all its own. From vintage to mainstream, urban to elegant, Ybor City offers a wide range of fashion in an intimate boutique setting. A trip to Ybor City is not complete without a cup of coffee and a cigar. Once known as the “Cigar City,” Ybor City is home to many internationally known cigar makers and retailers. Considered a staple of the Ybor City lifestyle, coffee (or Café con leche) is a must-have with any meal.

For more information about visiting Ybor City, please visit www.YborOnline.com. Also, be sure to check out the Ybor Flavors show featuring scenes from the 2008 Outback Bowl Pep Rally & Parade.